The Delicious and Nutritious World of Chicken Breakfast Recipes
Start your morning with this crispy chicken and waffles recipe, a perfect blend of savory, crunchy fried chicken and fluffy, golden waffles. This Southern-inspired dish is ideal for weekend brunch or a special breakfast treat. Drizzle with maple syrup for a delightful sweet-and-savory combination!
Ingredients
For the Fried Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into halves
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for spice
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch
- Cooking oil for frying
For the Waffles:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Serving:
- Maple syrup
- Butter
- Optional: Hot sauce or honey butter
Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
- In a bowl, mix buttermilk, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Add chicken pieces and coat well. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight for best flavor).
Step 2: Prepare the Waffle Batter
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until smooth.
Step 3: Fry the Chicken
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- Fry each piece for 5–7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp: 165°F / 75°C).
- Transfer to a wire rack to keep crispy.
Step 4: Cook the Waffles
- Heat a waffle iron and lightly grease it.
- Pour the batter into the waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden brown and fluffy.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
- Place a fried chicken piece over a waffle, drizzle with maple syrup, and top with butter.
- For an extra kick, add a drizzle of hot sauce or honey butter.